Tri-Am RV Blog

We are constantly monitoring our body weight and making sure that we are eating right and exercising. Just as we monitor our body weight, we also need to monitor the weight of our RV. If you have upgraded to a new RV lately then you have probably realized how much stuff you cann accumulate in your rig. Driving or towing an overweight RV can quickly make an enjoyable trip turn into a nightmare quickly. Properly weighing your rig is critical for the safe traveling of you and your family. Weigh your rig and know it's GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). Many Truck Stops across the nation have certiified truck scales that are capible of properly weighing your motorhome, fifth wheel RV, or travel trailer. When weighing your RV, make sure that you not only weight the total vehicle, but also all axles indiviually. It is also a good idea to measure the tongue weight of your towable RV so that you are not exceeding your tow vehicle's hitch weight rating. TRAVEL SAFE! WEIGH IN!